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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,934.08, 42,688.80 and 24,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,934.08, 42,688.80 and 24,226.56 is: 33,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,934.08 : 42,688.80 = 24,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,934.08/42,688.80 = 24,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,934.08x = 42,688.80 × 24,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,934.08x = 1,034,202,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,202,774.53/30,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,432.47

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